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Drop-In Activity: Optical Illusions!
2026-06-01 00:00:00 2026-06-01 23:59:00 America/New_York Drop-In Activity: Optical Illusions! Come along to Comber Library in June and discover the magic of optical illusions! For all ages. No registration required. Comber Branch -

Monday, June 01
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Add to Calendar 2026-06-01 00:00:00 2026-06-01 23:59:00 America/New_York Drop-In Activity: Optical Illusions! Come along to Comber Library in June and discover the magic of optical illusions! For all ages. No registration required. Comber Branch -

Come along to Comber Library in June and discover the magic of optical illusions! For all ages. No registration required.

👀 Make Your Own Thaumatrope!

Learn how this classic spinning toy tricks your eyes into seeing two pictures as one. It’s simple, creative, and lots of fun for all ages! This drop-in program runs for the month of June.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Games | Craft |

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